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LW03 RXP

2003 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,756 mi
Last recorded51,756 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 4552,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 RXP
MakeRover
Model45
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,756 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,602 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,039 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,428 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 25,062 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,606 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 22,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 20,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,604 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,551 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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LW03 RXP is a 2003 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 52,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LW03 RXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 RXP registered?

LW03 RXP is a 2003 Rover 45, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is LW03 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 RXP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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